Cocoa damselfish?

[Picasso Clown]

I recently accidentally became the owner of a cocoa damsel. I was under the impression they were a different species so I have no idea what I’m dealing with. Does anyone have these/experience with them? I need things like max size, aggression, diet, and general behavior. Thank you!!!

 

[User1]

Pass by me. Never really seen them in trade. I guess it would depend on where it is sourced from but here is what I found if it helps. Several hits on the fish when search using cocoa. But again, never seen one for sale online or here at the LFS in Northern Cali.

Section: Fish Library: Group: Damselfishes: Species: Stegastes variabilis (Cocoa Gregory)

Marine Aquarium Library: Damselfishes, Stegastes, Stegastes variabilis

www.saltcorner.com

and

Cocoa Damselfish | Mexican Fish.com

 

[F i s h y]

I recently accidentally became the owner of a cocoa damsel. I was under the impression they were a different species so I have no idea what I’m dealing with. Does anyone have these/experience with them? I need things like max size, aggression, diet, and general behavior. Thank you!!!

Got a pic? I dont know a whole lot about them but a quick Google search makes them sound like a normal damsel fish from the Atlantic and Caribbean. Solitary omnivore somewhat territorial

 

[Picasso Clown]

Sorry for crappy pics

 

[Picasso Clown]

Bump, anyone own one of these little guys?

 

[jsvand5]

Bump, anyone own one of these little guys?

Sorry don’t own one. I see quite a few out snorkeling though. Seem to be pretty feisty. I wouldn’t put one in my tank and I’m a big fan of certain types of damsels in my tanks.

 

[Picasso Clown]

Sorry don’t own one. I see quite a few out snorkeling though. Seem to be pretty feisty. I wouldn’t put one in my tank and I’m a big fan of certain types of damsels in my tanks.

Yeah I’ve seen a couple snorkeling as well, they seem to do well in small juvenile groups, I see the large adults alone though